Preschool in Chandler: A Significant Step (Contd.)

There are several things that separate a good preschool from the best preschool in Chandler.

One of the things is the teaching staff.

A Chandler Preschool Knows How Important
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Certification and a Quality Education at a Chandler Preschool

As we covered previously, everyone wants their child to enroll in a good Pre-K program, such as one to be found at a preschool in Chandler. There are a number of guiding factors that the parent can utilize to ascertain if a particular Chandler preschool would suffice. The first thing that a parent needs to do is to determine their goals for taking the child to preschool.

One should find out if the center has got a state license or not. The program might lack a license either because the state has exempted it because it meets the school district standards or because it is operating illegally. The program also needs to be accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children, the American Montessori Society or any other national, regional or state accreditation body. The significance of taking the child to an accredited institution is that the child gets to learn in an environment that meets the stipulated standards for Pre-K programs. Any achievements or recognition that the child receives from the institution will also be recognizable by other relevant bodies.

The quality of education is often a factor of the competency of the teachers. One should find out what levels of qualification the teachers have. For instance, the lead teacher should have at least a Bachelors Degree and a certification in Early Childhood Education.

Building Community at a Chandler Preschool

The school should also have in place a system for helping the teachers to better their teaching expertise. It should encourage the teachers to participate in in-service training for at least 12 hours or more in a given year. The ratio of the student to teacher also must be ascertained. Ideally for a Pre-K there should be at least one teacher for every ten children and not more than twenty children in a class. As a result, each kid gets as much attention as possible from the teacher.

The center should have adequate, relevant facilities and rooms that support learning. It should also have a Pre-K curriculum that comprehensively prepares the children for Kindergarten. It should also include parent/teacher conferences, and chances for the parents and teachers to meet in a neutral environment.
The curriculum should take into account various learning styles, cultures, special needs and language of the kids. It should provide the children with the opportunity to explore topics in multiple ways such as through art, role playing, playground playing, singing as well as reading. It might also involve taking field trips.

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1075 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
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